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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sarah Ward

Sculpture of soldier created on First World War front line to go under the hammer

A bronze sculpture, crafted by a Scottish soldier on the First World War front lines, is set for auction during Remembrance week.

The bronze statue, titled 'The Gunner', was originally modelled in clay by artilleryman Alexander Carrick during his active service in 1917. Gunner Carrick, from Musselburgh, West Lothian, operated eight-inch howitzers while serving with the 30th (Siege) Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, on the Western Front.

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